Kerala Summer Vacation 2025: As summer draws near, Keralan youngsters look forward to one of the most exciting parts of the school year: summer vacation. The Kerala General Education Department has released the official vacation circular.
Compared to many other Indian states, Kerala usually starts its summer holidays earlier. This is because we have an academic year that goes from June to March, unlike states that have an April–March cycle. Thus, the long vacation begins in late March or early April and usually lasts until the end of May.
Kerala School: Revised School Timings
- The school day has been extended by thirty minutes, from 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM (except on Fridays).
- In order to make up for the lost instructional time, high school students will labor six Saturdays.
- Two more Saturdays will be dedicated to upper primary school classes.
- Lower primary school hours don't vary.
- These modifications guarantee that the 1,200 required teaching hours as mandated by the Kerala High Court are completed.
- Concerns about the sudden implementation and lack of notice before the emergency meeting have been voiced by a few teacher unions.
Kerala Summer Vacation Dates – 2025
| School Type | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
| Government & Aided Schools | March 28, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | 66 Days |
| CBSE / ICSE Schools | March 28, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | 66 Days |
| Private Schools (Intl.) | March 28, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | 66 Days |
Due to internal exam scheduling and results day, each school may make modest adjustments to the final dates.
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Kerala Summer Vacation 2025: Previous year Vacation Timeline – 2020 to 2024
| Year | Vacation Start | Vacation End |
| 2020 | March 11 | May 31 |
| 2021 | April 15 | June 15 |
| 2022 | March 31 | May 31 |
| 2023 | April 1 | May 31 |
| 2024 | March 27 | May 31 |
Kerala schools typically begin summer vacation before April, providing students with a lengthy and much-needed respite following final examinations.
Highlights of Summer Vacation in Kerala
- Exams usually finish by the third or fourth week of March.
- Government schools, aided schools, and private institutions follow similar patterns.
- Kerala’s tropical climate makes April and May peak summer months, ideal for holidays.
- Teachers often return by the last week of May for planning and training sessions.
Kerala Summer Vacation 2025: Other Holidays in 2025
| Holiday | Tentative Dates |
| Vishu | April 14, 2025 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | March 31 – April 1 |
| Onam Break | September 2 – 7, 2025 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2025 |
| Christmas Break | December 24 – 27, 2025 |
During the school year, these brief breaks offer chances for leisure, travel, and family gatherings.
Smart Ways to Spend the Summer Holidays
- Learn how to take care of nature at home by planting a small garden.
- Read new novels to improve your language and creativity.
- Enroll in dancing or painting camps to meet new people and explore creative pastimes.
- Develop your computer skills by beginning with simple graphic design or coding.
- Maintain your composure, attention, and health by doing yoga or meditation.
- Go to your hometown: Spend quality time with your cousins and grandparents.
- Create a notebook and write about or take pictures of your summertime recollections.
The official summer vacation schedule for Kerala schools in 2025 has not yet been announced, but based on historical trends, students and parents can expect that the holidays would start the last week of April and run through May. For definite dates, parents are encouraged to check the education department's website or stay in contact with their child's school.
Take advantage of the break, unwind, and come back to school feeling rejuvenated and prepared!
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